Buddy

by William Joyce

Book Overview

‘If you happened to be walking down the street in New York City in the 1930s you might have seen a most amazing sight; a beautiful woman with a very well-dressed, four-hundred-pound gorilla sporting a red carnation in the lapel of his jacket. The lady’s name? Gertie Lintz. And the gorilla’s name was Buddy.

But how does a gorilla come all the way from Africa to the streets of New York wearing a suit and tie and a red flower in his lapel? Well,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060276606
• ISBN13: 9780060276607
• Release Date: May 1997
• Publisher: Harpercoll
• Length: 47 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.2" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 4 years and up

Customer Reviews

A Great Book!

I LOVE this book and the story. I can't say enough how much I like this book. It is for an older child because the themes are about social justice, animal welfare, compassion, and other more mature issues. I think 9 years old and up is the appropriate age group for how these topics are presented. It is a true story and gives the parent an opportunity to have talking points on serious subjects. It is a GREAT story and book for kids and adults!!!

Amusing yet Sad

This was one of the funniest books in the beginning. I love the thought of someone taking in animals and caring for them. Then we she got buddy it was just so cute. Then it started to get sad. you could feel Buddy's pain and his growing up. This is by far one of the best books to read for helping and understanding our exotic Animal friends. We need more books like these so our younger generations will realize how important it is to leave them where they belong and how so many need our help. Great Book! Always, 4paws

excellent book!

this is a wonderful childrens book. i am very fond of all of william joyces writings and illstrations, and this book certianly did'nt dissapoint me.